Standing water and #flooded roads becoming problem on only Highway101 option Monterey Road #MorganHill #SJ pic.twitter.com/yqzIuDhlkk
— RobertHanda (@RHandaNBC) January 19, 2016
El Niño slammed the Bay Area this morning, tying up traffic, flooding roads, delaying flights, and causing general mayhem. A Greyhound bus was in a major crash on northbound 101 in San Jose, but it's unclear if weather conditions were a contributing factor. Two people died in the accident. According to the San Jose Mercury News, there were in the neighborhood of 40 accidents reported to California Highway Patrol this morning. Meteorologists are predicting another winter storm performance on Friday, but there's a chance it won't be a repeat. This one could be worse.
Special tow truck w/crane needed to upright & tow 17 ton bus off 101/85 divider. Ramp closed all day. #abc7now pic.twitter.com/1urSVzek8S
— David Louie (@abc7david) January 19, 2016
CHP is reporting that it will take up to eight hours to clear the debris from the deadly bus crash.
Good news - #bayarea Flood Advisory expired. Solano County in different Flood Advisory until 4pm. pic.twitter.com/tF80tyMNtL
— Mike Nicco (@MikeNiccoABC7) January 19, 2016
Meanwhile, Mike Nicco of ABC 7 is reporting that the storms have moved past San Francisco and flood advisories here have expired. Solano County is under a flood advisory until 4 p.m. He says there are still delays of up to 90 minutes at San Francisco International Airport.
Crews in East Palo Alto working on flooding on Pulgas Ave across from McNair Middle School. @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/udCJFmw4PG
— Ryann Vargas (@ryannblackshere) January 19, 2016
The risk of more flooding may be gone, but the water is not. This footage comes via NBC Bay Area news, and it is a scene repeated on many streets in the region.
PHOTOS: Heavy downpours drench the Bay Area, triggering a hectic commute: https://t.co/ReDFienn7M pic.twitter.com/pLHY8O1YF8
— LiveDoppler7HD (@LiveDoppler7HD) January 19, 2016
According to the SJMN the forecast calls for a new round of storms to hit Thursday night or Friday, and could bring a half-inch of rain to the area.
· Bay Area: Dozens of crashes reported amid steady rain during the morning commute [San Jose Mercury News]
· Flood Warning Issued for Bay Area [NBC Bay Area]